Diva : the courageous, the visionary, the fabulous /
Diva : the courageous, the visionary, the fabulous /
edited by Kate Bailey ; with contributions from Veronica Castro [and five others].
- 191 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 30 cm
Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 24th June 2023-7th April 2024.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Originating from the Latin for deity or goddess, the word 'diva' has evolved to become a far more complex - and loaded - term. Delving into public and private personas of performers from Jenny Lind and Sarah Bernhardt to Nina Simone and Rihanna this book examines what it means to be a diva and how this has been subverted and embraced over time.
9781838510350 (hbk.) : £30.00
Performing arts--Exhibitions.
Costume--Exhibitions.
Artists--Portraits--Exhibitions.
Celebrities--Portraits--Exhibitions.
Performing Arts.
Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 24th June 2023-7th April 2024.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Originating from the Latin for deity or goddess, the word 'diva' has evolved to become a far more complex - and loaded - term. Delving into public and private personas of performers from Jenny Lind and Sarah Bernhardt to Nina Simone and Rihanna this book examines what it means to be a diva and how this has been subverted and embraced over time.
9781838510350 (hbk.) : £30.00
Performing arts--Exhibitions.
Costume--Exhibitions.
Artists--Portraits--Exhibitions.
Celebrities--Portraits--Exhibitions.
Performing Arts.
